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We can expect a mixed bag of weather today. Conditions should be mainly sunny to start, but we’ll see increasing cloudiness into the afternoon along with a 30 per cent chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm.

The daytime high will be 27C, with a high UV of 7. Rain is expected to last overnight, with a 40 per cent chance of showers on Friday. The good news? Sunny skies ahead for this weekend, with clear conditions and a high of 29 C forecast on both days.

In 1899 the landmark filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock was born in London, England.

William Goldman, the novelist, screenwriter and playwright, was born today in Chicago, in 1931. One of his most famous novels, The Princess Bride, would go on to be adapted into the hugely successful film, which Goldman also wrote.

What’s coming up?

Premier Kathleen Wynne will be delivering remarks today at the India Independence Day reception at Queen’s Park.

The Parapan Am Games are continuing today with events across the city. You can check out the full schedule here.

And the Jays will hope to widen their lead in the AL East tonight with their third and final game against the Oakland Athletics. Tonight’s game comes ahead of three matches this weekend against their main rival for the top spot, the Yankees.

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